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HMC-C017
WIDEBAND LNA MODULE, 17 - 27 GHz
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General Description
Features
Functional Diagram
The HMC-C017 is a GaAs MMIC PHEMT Low Noise
Ampli er in a miniature, hermetic module which
operates between 17 and 27 GHz. This high dynamic
range ampli er module provides 18 dB of gain, 2.75
dB noise gure and up to +25 dBm of output IP3
while the internal voltage regulator accepts a supply
voltage from +8V to +16V. The wideband ampli er
I/Os are internally matched to 50 Ohms and are
internally DC blocked for robust performance. The
module features removable coaxial connectors which
can be detached to allow direct connection of the I/O
pins to a microstrip or coplanar circuit.
Noise Figure: 2.75 dB
Gain: 18 dB
P1dB Output Power: +14 dBm
50 Ohm Matched Input/Output
Regulated Supply: Vs = +8V to +16V
Hermetically Sealed Module
Field Replaceable 2.92 mm Connectors
-55 to +85˚C Operating Temperature
Typical Applications
The HMC-C017 Wideband LNA is ideal for:
• Telecom Infrastructure
• Microwave Radio & VSAT
• Military & Space
• Test Instrumentation
• Fiber Optics
Electrical Speci cations, TA = +25° C, Vs= +8V to +16V
Parameter Min. Typ. Max. Min. Typ. Max. Units
Frequency Range 17 - 22 22 - 27 GHz
Gain 16 19 14.5 17.5 dB
Gain Variation Over Temperature 0.015 0.025 0.015 0.025 dB/ °C
Noise Figure 2.75 3.25 3.0 4.0 dB
Input Return Loss 14 14 dB
Output Return Loss 10 13 dB
Output Power for 1 dB Compression (P1dB) 10.5 13.5 12 15 dBm
Saturated Output Power (Psat) 18 18.5 dBm
Output Third Order Intercept (IP3) 24 26 dBm
Supply Current 96 96 mA
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Noise Figure vs. Temperature
Gain vs. Temperature
Output Return Loss vs. Temperature
Gain & Return Loss
Reverse Isolation vs. Temperature
Input Return Loss vs. Temperature
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
5
10
15
20
25
14 16 18 20 22 24 26 28 30
S21
S11
S22
RESPONSE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-30
-25
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
17 19 21 23 25 27 29
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
NOISE FIGURE (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-60
-50
-40
-30
-20
-10
0
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
ISOLATION (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
-20
-15
-10
-5
0
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
RETURN LOSS (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
GAIN (dB)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
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9P1dB vs. Temperature Psat vs. Temperature
Output IP3 vs. Temperature
Absolute Maximum Ratings
Bias Supply Voltage (Vs) -0.3 Vdc to +25 Vdc
RF Input Power (RFIN) +10 dBm
Storage Temperature -65 to +150 °C
Operating Temperature -55 to +85 °C
8
12
16
20
24
28
32
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
IP3 (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
Psat (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
0
4
8
12
16
20
24
16 18 20 22 24 26 28
+25C
+85C
-55C
P1dB (dBm)
FREQUENCY (GHz)
Power Compression @ 21 GHz
-6
-2
2
6
10
14
18
22
-24 -20 -16 -12 -8 -4 0 4
Pout
Gain
PAE
Pout (dBm), GAIN (dB), PAE (%)
INPUT POWER (dBm)
ELECTROSTATIC SENSITIVE DEVICE
OBSERVE HANDLING PRECAUTIONS
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Pin Number Function Description Interface Schematic
1RFIN &
RF Ground
RF input connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
2 Vs Power supply voltage for the ampli er.
3RFOUT &
RF Ground
RF output connector, coaxial female, eld replaceable.
This pin is AC coupled and matched to 50 Ohms.
4 GND Power supply ground.
Pin Descriptions
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9Outline Drawing
NOTES:
1. PACKAGE, LEADS, COVER MATERIAL: KOVAR™
2. SPACER MATERIAL: ALUMINUM
3. PLATING: ELECTROLYTIC GOLD 50 MICROINCHES MIN., OVER
ELECTROLYTIC NICKEL 75 MICROINCHES MIN.
4. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE IN INCHES [MILLIMETERS].
5. TOLERANCES ±.005 [0.13] UNLESS OTHERWISE SPECIFIED.
6. FIELD REPLACEABLE 2.92mm CONNECTORS.
TENSOLITE 231CCSF OR EQUIVALENT.
7. TO MOUNT MODULE TO SYSTEM PLATFORM REPLACE 0 -80
HARDWARE WITH DESIRED MOUNTING SCREWS.
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Package Information
Package Type C-1
Package Weight [1] 10.2 gms [2]
Spacer Weight N/A
[1] Includes the connectors
[2] ±1 gms Tolerance
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